Summer Reading Program: Thursday mornings at 11:00
Join us at the library this summer for great activities for kids & families. No registration required – just drop in and join the fun! All program will take place at 11:00 am.
June 19 Brianne Farley presents Worm Makes a Sandwich
June 26 Meet adorable farm animals with Sue’s Zoo
July 3 Family folk music with Ben Traverse
July 10 The amazing Gordon the Magician
July 17 Bubble Dance Party with Joel Tacey
July 24 Great Lakes Children’s Museum mobile museum
July 31 Drawing workshop with Leah Griffiths, art teacher at Glen Lake Community Schools
August 7 Stories, songs & crafts with Todd & Penny Avery
August 14 Music & puppetry with Copper Tom
Young readers are also encouraged to sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge and earn special prizes. Get your official Reading Log at the library beginning June 16.
Greeting Card Workshop: July 16, 1:00 pm
Join paper crafter Susan Schneider for another installment of this fun workshop, creating a personalized greeting card for that special someone. This month, participants will make a spring-themed card. All supplies are provided. Space is limited, so please contact the library to register by Monday, June 16.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale: July 19
Come peruse a great assortment of like-new books, along with selected puzzles and games, taking place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm on our front plaza. You’ll also find a fine selection of sale books in the library every day, just around the corner from our front desk. All proceeds from books sales help support library operations and special projects. Donations of books in good condition are always welcome, and can be dropped off at the library anytime during normal business hours.
Nature Sketching & Journaling: July 19, 10:00 am
Join the Sleeping Bear Nature Group for their monthly excursion, lead by Penny Krebiehl. Meet at the library first for some discussion and practice, then depart to observe local flora and fauna. Be sure to pack pencils/pens, paper or drawing book/journal, water bottle, snacks/lunch, and dress appropriately for the weather with comfy walking shoes, and your curiosity. Registration is not mandatory, but is helpful in case there is a change in the schedule or weather is.
Palliative & Hospice Care Options: July 21, 10:30 am
Nicole Hasting of Hospice of Michigan will help explain the key differences between these two care options. Learn which one may be best for you or your loved one, and how these services can provide vital support during a challenging time. The presentation will take place from 10:30 am until Noon. Many thanks to Sharecare of Leelanau for facilitating this presentation.
Christine Byron – Perfect Omena Day!: July 22, 7:00 pm
Historian M. Christine Byron will discuss her new book, Perfect Omena Day: Selections from the summer diaries of Rebecca L. Richmond, 1907-1920. The collected diaries present a first-hand account of cottage life in Leelanau County during the early 20th century. The diary coincides with the golden age of postcards which will be used to illustrate her various entries, along with photos, maps and other ephemera. Copies of the book will be available to purchase.
Get Set Up: Life-long learning for Seniors
Michigan seniors can take advantage of these great continuing education courses, offered free of charge in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Courses are accessed online, from the convenience of your own home, and can be enjoyed live or via recording. Get Set Up includes fun, social learning presentations and activities in a diverse range of subjects: personal technology training, food and cooking, health and exercise, travel, and much more. Have a look today!
History Hounds: from the Historical Society of Michigan
Explore fascinating topics in Michigan history with these weekly virtual lectures, presented by the Historical Society of Michigan, and available free of charge to patrons of the Glen Lake Library. Lectures are presented on Tuesday afternoons at noon, or Wednesday evenings at 7:00, in alternating weeks. Register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting link, specifying the Glen Lake Community Library as your member organization.
TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten
Here’s a great new resource to support early childhood learning, delivered right to your cell phone. Register via a brief online form, and receive 8 – 10 text messages per month, each outlining a simple activity you can share with your little one. Or, even more simply, just text TALK to 75547. Many thanks to the Ypsilanti District Library and their partners for making this service available to all Michigan residents!
Ode to Asparagus 2025 Submissions
Thanks to all of our talented poets for their submissions this year! We have uploaded all of our wonderful submissions to the website, including our winner I’ve Been Eating Asparagus by Caroline Smith. If you want to read them, you can find them here.
